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Brandi Fang

We are pleased to submit this audit proposal for your consideration. Our team at Beosin has extensive experience in conducting comprehensive audits, and we are confident in our ability to meet your auditing needs. The proposal outlines the scope of work, methodology, estimated resources, timeline, and fee structure for the audit project.

Scope of Work:
Our audit scope covers all modules of the XDC2.0 network, as this is our standard process for auditing blockchain networks. However, based on your requirements, we will adjust the focus of the audit to the consensus module of the XDC2.0 network. Therefore, while we will still deploy and test the entire network, the majority of our time will be dedicated to auditing the consensus module of the XDC2.0 network, especially the modification part.

Audit Methodology:
For the XDC2.0 network, with the consensus module being the core component, our focus will primarily be on the methods used by the consensus module. These methods include:
Consensus algorithm security analysis: Analyzing the principles, assumptions, and key steps of the consensus algorithm, and evaluating potential vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and risks.
Source code analysis of the consensus module: Reviewing the source code of the consensus module to identify potential vulnerabilities, errors, and insecure coding practices. We will assess code quality, security, and readability, and provide improvement recommendations to ensure the security and reliability of the consensus module.
Network parameter configuration checks and testing: Verifying the parameter configuration of the consensus module to ensure compliance with best practices and security recommendations.
Consensus algorithm fault tolerance testing: Evaluating the parameter configuration of the consensus module to ensure compliance with best practices and security recommendations. We will assess aspects such as parameter selection, key management, and random number generation in the consensus algorithm, and provide improvement recommendations to enhance the security and performance of the consensus module.
Node performance testing: Assessing the performance and scalability of the consensus module to determine its performance under large-scale transactions and network loads. We will analyze metrics such as throughput, latency, and network bandwidth requirements of the consensus algorithm, and evaluate its reliability and efficiency in different scenarios.

Estimated Resources:
Based on the initial assessment by our team leader, we will assign a dedicated team of four professionals to conduct the audit of the XDC2.0 network. These four individuals will be divided into two groups: a functional testing group and a security analysis group. The functional testing group will focus on testing the normal functionality of the XDC2.0 network (including simulating various scenarios), while the security analysis group will primarily seek potential security vulnerabilities in the XDPoS2.0 code and perform corresponding testing and validation.

Timeline:
We anticipate completing the audit process within 15 days. This timeline includes 1-2 days for setting up the network environment and understanding the overall framework and design principles of XDC. 2-3 days will be allocated for basic functional testing, including node operations, wallet, RPC interfaces, and transaction processing. 8-9 days will be dedicated to testing the code implementation and actual performance of XDPoS2.0, including relevant simulated attack tests. The remaining 2-4 days will be used for addressing any audit-related issues and delivering the audit report. Please note that this timeline is preliminary, and during the actual audit, we will provide regular progress updates to keep you informed throughout the audit process.

Fee Scheme:
22,500 USDT / 15 Business days

Thank you for considering our proposal!